Current Studies
 
West Coast Research is currently looking for study participants for the following studies:

Type 2 Diabetes Studies (3)
Gout Studies (2)
Hypertension Study
Constipation Study
Opioid Induced Constipation Study

Future
studies: GOUT (2)GERD, High Cholesterol, Coronary Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Various Skin Conditions, Back Pain, Influenza, Erectile Dysfunction, Asthma, Hypertension, COPD


Type 2 Diabetes Study #1

Some reasons you may qualify.

• You have type 2 diabetes mellitus
• You must be at 18-85 years of age
Have or had heart disease or blood circulation problems

This trial is studying a recently approved medicine called saxagliptin, which is taken as a tablet once a day and has proven to help diabetic patients control their glucose levels.

All study related supplies, procedures and study visits will be provided at no charge to you or your insurance company. Financial compensation for time and travel may also be provided.

If you are interested in learning more, please call 925-413-1451 or email tdavis@westcoastresearch.comOur staff will be able to tell you more about the research study and answer your questions.


Type 2 Diabetes Study #2

Some reasons you may qualify.

Are you having difficulty managing your diabetes with diet and exercise alone?

Or…

Are you having difficulty managing your diabetes on metformin alone?

 

If you answer yes to either of these questions, we invite you to contact us about this clinical research study.  You must be:

- Generally Healthy
- 18 to 80 years of age


And must be able to answer yes to one of the following:
- Do you have type 2 diabetes mellitus not adequately controlled by diet and exercise alone?
Or
-- Do you have type diabetes mellitus not adequately controlled by metformin alone?

The study includes 14 clinic visits over a 17-18 week period.  Investigational study medication and study related procedure are at no charge.

If you are interested in learning more, please call 925-413-1451 or email tdavis@westcoastresearch.comOur staff will be able to tell you more about the research study and answer your questions.

Type 2 Diabetes Study #3

This trial will evaluate use of Linagliptin once daily  fixed dose combination in treatment naïve and treated patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

You may qualify if you are:

- Have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Male and female patients on diet and exercise regimen who are drug-naïve or treated patients

If you are interested in learning more, please call 925-413-1451 or email tdavis@westcoastresearch.comOur staff will be able to tell you more about the research study and answer your questions.

Hypertension Study

About 76 million Americans struggle with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.  It may be difficult to control, but without adequate treatment high blood pressure can be deadly.  Physicians in our area are conducting a clinical research study to evaluate a combination of FDA-approved oral medicines intended to treat hypertension.
You may qualify if you are:
-  you have been diagnosed with hypertension
-  can attend 16 clinic visits for approximately 1 year

Qualified participants will receive at no cost:
-  all study- related medical evaluations, including an evaluation by a physician
-  all study-related exams, monitoring and medicine

If you are interested in learning more, please call 925-413-1451 or email
tdavis@westcoastresearch.comOur staff will be able to tell you more about the research study and answer your questions.

Gout Study #1

You may qualify if you are:

-You must be > 50 years of age
-Have or had heart disease or blood circulation problems (diabetic neuropathy, peripheral artery disease, heart attack, stroke,  
 tia)

All study related supplies, procedures and study visits will be provided at no charge to you or your insurance company. Financial compensation for time and travel may also be provided.

If you are interested in learning more, please call 925-413-1451 or email tdavis@westcoastresearch.com.  Our staff will be able to tell you more about the research study and answer your questions.
   

Gout Study #2

Long-term Allopurinol Safety Study Evaluating Outcomes in Gout Patients (LASSO)

All study related supplies, procedures and study visits will be provided at no charge to you or your insurance company. Financial compensation for time and travel may also be provided.  Long-term Allopurinol Safety Study Evaluating Outcomes in Gout Patients (LASSO)

If you are interested in learning more, please call 925-413-1451 or email tdavis@westcoastresearch.com.  Our staff will be able to tell you more about the research study and answer your questions.
   

Opioid Induced Constipation Study (Fremont location)

West Coast Research is conducting a clinical research study looking at how well an investigational medication for treating constipation commonly caused by prescription opioid pain medications, like morphine, is tolerated over a long period of time.

You may be able to participate if you are:

-between 18 and 84 years of age
-
taking at least one prescription opioid pain medication daily
-
experiencing constipation symptoms such as:
   -
fewer than three bowel movements per week
   -
hard/lumpy stools
   -
straining 
   -
sensation of incomplete bowel movements.

The study will last up to 58 weeks and will require 18 visits to the study center so that the study doctors and nurses can perform tests and monitor your health.

Compensation for time and travel may be available.

If you are interested in learning more, please call 925-413-1451 or email tdavis@westcoastresearch.com.  Our staff will be able to tell you more about the research study and answer your questions.  

Contact Information

To find out more information about a specific study, please call 925-413-1451, email tdavis@westcoastresearch.com or complete the form below. Our staff will be able to tell you more about the research study and answer your questions.

Please complete the fields below and we will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.

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study you are interested in:

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West Coast Research LLC
2301 Camino Ramon, Ste 290
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 413-1451
tdavis@westcoastresearch.com